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Ocosta

Washington · 235 residents · 3.003 sq mi
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Ocosta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,203. Population has grown 41% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,400. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

235
+41%since 2023
from 167 in 2023
2020 – 2024
78 / sq mi
+41%since 2023
from 56 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.7
−2%since 2023
from 56.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7218930742454120202024Ocosta
2024235
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,203
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$27,738
−5%since 2023
from $29,069 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.458
−6%since 2023
from 0.489 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$122,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
33.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.5
−10%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(15)
6
−45%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
28.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

62.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
37.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Ocosta, Washington?

Ocosta, Washington has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocosta, Washington?

The typical household in Ocosta, Washington earns about $48,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocosta, Washington expensive?

In Ocosta, Washington, the median home is worth about $122,400.

How educated are people in Ocosta, Washington?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocosta, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocosta, Washington?

About 16.6% of people in Ocosta, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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